Day 23

Each one of us sits next to a pool of our own tears. Our pools are all different. Some have been caused by what has been done to us; some are the results of our own doing. These pools remind us of the grief and losses we have suffered throughout our lives.

Jesus grants us the gift of his own tears. His tears remind us that God weeps with us, grieves with us, and suffers with us. Those who travel the Lenten journey in Jesus' intimate company discover that his tears represent the empathy of God.

Let's consider our own pools of tears. These pools could be caused by the death of a loved one, the pain of a divorce, the abuse of a child, the unmet longing for an intimate partner, the loss of a job, or the rejection from a close friend. Whatever it may be, this pool of tears is where Christ wants to meet us during the season of Lent.

Daily Practice

Take some time today to be alone with the Lord. Share aloud your pool of tears and listen to what God has to say in response.